Monday July 17, 1944: on this day

July 17, 1944 was the 199th day of the year 1944, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 17, 1944 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 17, 1944, who was born and died on July 17, 1944, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1944, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Seventh Cross, directed by Fred Zinnemann), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1944 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1944?


July 17, 1944 was a Monday and it was the 199th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1944 can also be written as 7/17/1944 in the US and as 17/7/1944 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1944: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1944:

  • 2 ammunition ships explodes at port chicago, california kills 322
  • Russian troops cross river bug / march into poland
  • Port chicago disaster: near the san francisco bay, two ships laden with ammunition for the war explode in port chicago, california, killing 320.
  • World war ii: napalm incendiary bombs are dropped for the first time by american p-38 pilots on a fuel depot at coutances, near st. lo, france.
  • Wwii:
  • The largest convoy of the war embarks from halifax, nova scotia under royal canadian navy protection.
  • World war ii: at sainte-foy-de-montgommery in normandy field marshal erwin rommel is seriously injured by allied aircraft while returning to his headquarters.

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July 17, 1944: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1944: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1944 is Monkey and the associated element is Wood.

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July 17, 1944: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1944 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 1944 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 17, 1944 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:22 am and setting at 07:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 06, 1944 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 1944.

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Who was born on July 17, 1944?


Famous people born on July 17, 1944:

  • Catherine Schell

    Hungarian born british actress.

  • Ronnie Von

    Brazilian composer and singer with the young guard.

  • Dudley Clendinen

    Dudley Clendinen was an American journalist known for his work at The New York Times.

  • Vincent Browne

    Vincent Browne is an Irish journalist and former politician.

  • Mark Burgess

    New zealand footballer and cricketer.

  • Carlos Alberto Torres

    Brazilian football player and manager (b. 1944).

  • Carlos Torres

    Brazilian manager and footballer.

  • Carlos Alberto

    Brazilian football player.

  • Jean-Claude Brisseau
  • Mario Calosi
  • Aleksandr Dreval
  • José Hernández
  • Tom Kalinske

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 1944: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 79 years 8 months old,

or 956 months and 11 days old,

or 4158 weeks and 3 days old,

or 29109 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 1944.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1944?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1944?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 17, 1944.

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July 17, 1944: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1944:

  • William James Sidis

    American mathematician and anthropologist (b. 1898).

  • Hugh Rigby

    English portrait painter (king george v 1928-32).

  • Danilo Preto
  • Giuseppe Riccardi
  • Helene von Nostitz
  • Bruno Fanciullacci
  • Angelo De Sena
  • Bule Naipi

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 1944: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1944:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday

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July 17, 1944: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 1944 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Seventh Cross

The Seventh Cross

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Signe Hasso, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy

Wing and a Prayer

Wing and a Prayer

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford

Raiders of Ghost City

Raiders of Ghost City

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Lewis D. Collins, Ray Taylor

Starring: Dennis Moore, Wanda McKay, Lionel Atwill, Joe Sawyer

Step Lively

Step Lively

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Tim Whelan

Starring: Frank Sinatra, George Murphy, Adolphe Menjou, Gloria DeHaven

Seven Doors to Death

Seven Doors to Death

Release year: 1944

Directed by: Elmer Clifton

Starring: Chick Chandler, June Clyde, George Meeker, Michael Raffetto

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Who was the US President on July 17, 1944?

On July 17, 1944 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1944?

On July 17, 1944 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1944?

On July 17, 1944 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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What happened in 1944?

1944 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ralph Bunche appointed 1st Negro official in US State Department
  • Soviet army begins offensive at Oranienbaum / Wolchow
  • General Eisenhower arrives in England

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What was the calendar for July 1944?

July 1944 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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